Meet the Team
Sr Pastor Chris Baker, Ordained Minister
Since June 2019, Pastor Chris Baker has been our pastor. Pastor Chris was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia. He graduated from Father Judge High School in 1999, received his Associate in Science degree from Atlantic Cape Community College in 2012, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Nazarene Bible College in 2017. Pastor Chris completed his Discipleship Training School with Youth With A Mission, in 2007. It was during this time that he received his call to be a minister of the Gospel. Pastor Chris is an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene. He and his beautiful wife, Jen, were married in August of 2007. He enjoys the outdoors, fishing, and boating. He also enjoys reading, working with his hands, taking walks and riding bikes with his wife. Pastor Chris is passionate about people and his local community.
Jennifer Baker is a nurse and a bassist with the Christian band Dana Iles & Face Down. She is also a published author. Her book, Lessons Along the Riverbed: 31 Footprints of Faith, based on Ezekiel 47, is currently out of print. It has been edited and will be reissued as a small-group lesson soon. Watch for it!
Jeff Welaish, Associate Pastor
Jeff earned his undergraduate degree at Moravian College and a Ph.D. in Philosophy at Bryn Mawr College. He is embarking on his third career. After retiring as the IT Strategy Director at a large corporation and then returning to his earlier role as a university professor, he is now answering the call to ministry. Jeff holds a Local Minister's License and is working toward his District License. Jeff often delivers the message when Pastor Chris is away and provides a weekly service at two local assisted living communities. Jeff started and oversees the Little Pantry ministry, which provides self-serve, shelf-stable food and hygiene items addressing local food insecurity. Jeff and his wife, Christyn, a Certified Lay Minister and church board secretary, work together to spearhead church and community outreach events.